After nearly three fun-filled years at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute, I will be leaving at the end of July. The sad news for me is that I’ll be leaving a wonderful group of people and really interesting work. The good news for you ‘ or maybe one of your colleagues or friends ‘ is that we now have a job opening at DCFPI!
Will you be DCFPI’s next Policy Analyst? I hope you’ll consider applying and that you’ll forward our announcement to anyone you think might be interested.
Let me share my favorite things about working at DCFPI:
You’ll Work with Great Analysts and Advocates: I can’t say enough good things about my colleagues at DCFPI ‘ they’re smart, funny, bake delicious desserts, and have taught me how to analyze budgets and advocate effectively. I’ve also learned so much from working with the talented analysts from our parent organization, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. There is nothing like having experts literally down the hall to help you understand the intricacies of rainy day funds or food stamps categorical eligibility. And some of my most memorable moments at DCFPI have come from working with DC’s thoughtful, committed local advocates. The nonprofit and legal services staff I’ve had the privilege to work with continually remind me of why our budget advocacy matters.
Your Research Will Make a Difference: I was attracted to DCFPI by the promise that my research wouldn’t sit on a shelf — that instead, it would be used to improve opportunities for low-income DC residents. And that definitely has been the case. In my time at DCFPI, I’ve seen our research and advocacy expand access to food stamps, convince the DC Council to televise their closed-door budget meetings, and ensure that low-income parents receive better job training services.
There Is No “Typical Day”: From analyzing property tax data to testifying at budget hearings to responding to questions from the media to releasing a new report, there are endless opportunities at DCFPI to learn and grow professionally. I have really enjoyed the challenges of carving my own path at DCFPI and doing things I never would have expected, like facilitating focus groups with TANF recipients or talking about food stamps on Channel 8.
The job announcement tells you everything you need to know about applying. We look forward to seeing the resumes roll in.
